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Bulgur with pumpkin is a dish for every day, which is easy to prepare in half an hour. Bulgur is boiled separately, the cooking time depends on the size of the grains - whole and coarse grinding for about 20 minutes, fine grinding for just a few minutes, sometimes the cereal is simply poured with boiling water, like couscous. While the cereal is cooking, prepare the pumpkin in sour cream sauce, and then combine the ingredients. If you replace ghee with vegetable oil, and sour cream with soy cream, then it can be included in the lenten menu.

Flies are a sign of unsanitary conditions and carriers of infectious diseases that are dangerous for both humans and animals. People are constantly looking for ways to get rid of nasty insects. In this article, we will talk about the Zlobny TED brand, which specializes in fly protection products and knows a lot about them. The manufacturer has developed a specialized line of drugs to get rid of flying insects anywhere quickly, safely and without extra costs.

The summer months are the time for hydrangeas to bloom. This beautiful deciduous shrub is luxuriously fragrant with flowers from June to September. Florists willingly use large inflorescences for wedding decors and bouquets. To admire the beauty of a flowering hydrangea bush in your garden, you should take care of the proper conditions for it. Unfortunately, some hydrangeas do not bloom year after year, despite the care and efforts of gardeners. Why this happens, we will tell in the article.

Every summer resident knows that plants need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for full development. These are the three main macronutrients, the deficiency of which significantly affects the appearance and yield of plants, and in advanced cases can lead to their death. But at the same time, not everyone understands the importance of other macro- and microelements for plant health. And they are important not only in themselves, but also for the effective absorption of the same nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Garden strawberries, or strawberries, as we used to call them, are one of the early fragrant berries that summer generously endows us with. How we rejoice in this harvest! In order for the "berry boom" to repeat every year, we need to take care of the care of the berry bushes in the summer (after the end of fruiting). The laying of flower buds, from which ovaries will form in spring, and berries in summer, begins approximately 30 days after the end of fruiting.

Spicy pickled watermelon is a savory snack for fatty meat. Watermelons and watermelon rinds have been pickled since time immemorial, but the process is laborious and time consuming. According to my recipe, it’s easy to cook pickled watermelon in 10 minutes, and a spicy snack will be ready by the evening. The watermelon marinated with spices and chili is stored in the refrigerator for several days. Be sure to keep the jar in the refrigerator, not only for the sake of preservation - chilled, this snack is just licking your fingers!

Among the variety of species and hybrids of philodendrons, there are many plants, both gigantic and compact. But not a single species competes in unpretentiousness with the main modest - blushing philodendron. True, his modesty does not concern the appearance of the plant. Reddening stems and cuttings, huge leaves, long shoots, forming, although very large, but also strikingly elegant silhouette, look very elegant. Philodendron blushing requires only one thing - at least minimal care.

Thick Chickpea Soup with Vegetables and Egg is an easy recipe for a hearty first course inspired by Oriental cuisine. Similar thick soups are prepared in India, Morocco, and the countries of Southeast Asia. The tone is set by spices and seasonings - garlic, chili, ginger and a bouquet of spicy spices, which can be assembled to your liking. It is better to fry vegetables and spices in melted butter (ghee) or mix olive oil and butter in a saucepan, this, of course, is not the same, but it tastes similar.

Plum - well, who does not know her ?! She is loved by many gardeners. And all because it has an impressive list of varieties, surprises with excellent harvests, pleases with its variety in terms of ripening and a huge choice of color, shape and taste of fruits. Yes, somewhere she feels better, somewhere worse, but almost no summer resident refuses to grow her on her plot. Today it can be found not only in the south, in the middle lane, but also in the Urals, in Siberia.

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“Each vegetable has its own time”, and each plant has its own optimal time for planting. Anyone who has experienced planting is well aware that the hot season for planting is spring and autumn. This is due to several factors: in spring, the plants have not yet started to grow rapidly, there is no sweltering heat, and precipitation often falls. However, no matter how hard we try, circumstances often develop in such a way that landings have to be carried out at the very height of summer.

Chili con carne in Spanish means chili with meat. This is a Texan and Mexican dish whose main ingredients are chili peppers and minced beef. In addition to the main products, there are onions, carrots, tomatoes, and beans. This red lentil chili recipe is delicious! The dish is fiery, burning, very satisfying and amazingly tasty! You can cook a large pot, arrange in containers and freeze - a whole week will be a delicious dinner.

Cucumber is one of the most beloved garden crops of our summer residents. However, not all and not always gardeners manage to get a really good harvest. And although growing cucumbers requires regular attention and care, there is a little secret that will significantly increase their yield. It's about pinching cucumbers. Why, how and when to pinch cucumbers, we will tell in the article. An important point in the cultivation of cucumbers is their formation, or type of growth.

A common plant for outdoor and indoor cultivation, such as ivy, is often subject to various diseases, which is reflected in its appearance. The florist may notice that the ivy has begun to dry and fall off the leaves. What is the reason for such changes? How to quickly deal with the problem and restore the plant?

Ivy refers to rather capricious plants. It requires special care and a strong desire, a return on the part of the grower. Since this is a creeping plant, it must be attached to it, even at home. Like many other flowers, ivy also blooms, however, one cannot get much aesthetic pleasure from contemplating ivy flowering - the inflorescences are small, often appear already in adult plants, and then together with whole leaves.

In order for the ivy not to dry, and its leaves not to fall, the grower needs adhere to the following mandatory steps in care:

1. Lighting should be scattered. Direct sunlight falling on the leaves will cause the exact opposite effect than perhaps expected and the plant will begin to dry. It is also recommended not to rearrange the ivy often so that it does not experience stress and does not begin to shed its leaves because of this - changes are difficult for this plant.
2. Air temperature, like lighting, should always be the same: ivy prefers air temperatures in summer up to 20 degrees Celsius, and in winter - 16 degrees Celsius. Ivy can withstand the minimum air temperature only up to 12 degrees Celsius, after which it can get sick. Often such a weakened plant is affected by a scab. If we talk about general preferences, ivy feels great in a cool room with moderate or high humidity.
3. Air humidity it is maintained at the maximum level only in summer, when you can additionally spray ivy leaves from a spray gun, but in winter you need to exclude this stage in the care.
4. water ivy need regularly and abundantly. You should not wait until the soil mixture dries out - it must be constantly settled, which, of course, is a plus for caring for ivy at home.
5. feed the ivy possible only with complex fertilizers. The first feeding begins in March and continues until the end of August. Regularity of top dressing: 1 time in 3 weeks. Too frequent feeding will have a beneficial effect on the development of the leaf mass, which has its pros and cons. Pluses of frequent dressings: the plant quickly recovers after the leaves have dried up and fallen off. Cons of frequent top dressing: the decorative appeal of ivy is lost against the background of the fact that the leaf volume becomes less formalized.
6. prune the plant not often, however, it is possible to combine this process with reproduction by separating the aerial roots and then rooting them into a loose and fertile substrate in a new pot.
7. Ivy transplant held every year in the spring. the older the plant, the less often the transplant - once every 2-3 years. What soil to use for transplanting ivy:

• part of peat land;
• part of the humus;
• part of the leafy land;
• part of the sand;
• part of sod land;

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Ivy (aka hedera) is considered an unpretentious indoor plant. For full development, he does not need any special conditions or special care. But sometimes it still happens that at home the ivy for some reason dries, turns pale or even leaves fall off. Having noticed the first signs of impending troubles, you need to understand the cause and eliminate it as soon as possible.

Optimal conditions for growing indoor ivy

Perennial climbing hedera has a huge number of varieties and varieties that differ in the shape and color of the leaves. They can be variegated, spotted, corrugated, smooth, yellow, with patterns. This is the main decoration of indoor ivy.

At home, it does not bloom, so it pleases the owners with exclusively evergreen shoots. It is impossible to force a hedera to release yellow-green inflorescences, even providing it with ideal care.

Ivy

Most of all, different forms of the "" variety are popular as a houseplant. When choosing a place for culture in an apartment, pay attention: it grows quietly not only where there is sun, but also in the shade. Therefore, the flowerpot can be placed not only on the window, but also in the depths of the room - for example, on a closet. Shoots descending from above will be an excellent decorative addition to the interior.

Attention! Shade tolerance is characteristic only of varieties with green leaves. Variegated varieties need diffused sunlight, otherwise they lose their unusual color and become monochromatic.

Dry and hot air is not suitable for ivy. Therefore, in the room where there is a pot with a plant, you need to maintain a suitable microclimate: + 22 ... 24C in summer and from + 13C in winter. The room should be ventilated periodically. At the same time, it is not necessary to hide the evergreen vine, since it is indifferent to drafts and temperature changes. In summer, you can safely put ivy on the balcony or take it out into the yard.

Flower care at home

Landing and transplant. For indoor ivy, a universal substrate is quite suitable. You can prepare the soil yourself by mixing the soil with sand, peat and compost. The frequency of transplants depends on the age of the plant:

• young vines need to change their “place of residence” no more than once a year, usually if they stop growing or their roots are visible in the drain hole of the flowerpot;
• medium-aged heders require a transplant every 2 years;
• adult crops can grow for several years in one pot, but they need to periodically change the topsoil.

Advice. The optimal time for transplantation is March or April. Ivy should be moved to a container whose diameter is 2-3 cm larger than the previous one, no more.

Watering. Ivy loves water, so it prefers regular irrigation. But he will also survive a short-term drought, and all because for a heder, waterlogging of the roots is more dangerous than drying out. If ivy grows in a cold room, it is enough to make sure that the topsoil remains moist. The same is true for the summer period. In winter, the surface of the soil should dry out a little.

Ivy needs regular watering

Top dressing. Evergreen liana needs regular fertilization with complexes for decorative and deciduous crops. During spring and summer, ivy should be fed 2-3 times a month, in autumn and winter, 1 time per month is enough.

pruning. The procedure is carried out in the spring. Too long lashes are shortened by about a third to make the plant look well-groomed.

Spraying. If the ivy is on the windowsill or in another place near the heating devices, it must be “bathed” daily using a spray bottle. Humidity helps the leaves grow evenly. Hygiene procedures are also relevant in hot, dry summers.

Advice. If the plant overwinters in a room that is too hot, place the flowerpot with it on a pallet with wet expanded clay or pebbles.

What to do if the plant dries up, turns pale or turns yellow

Sometimes non-compliance with the rules for growing ivy leads to the fact that the climbing perennial loses its attractiveness, stops developing, sheds leaves. To know exactly what care errors worsened the condition of the hedera, you need to understand the signals that the plant sends to its owner:

The leaves have begun to fall. There may be several reasons:

• the air in the room is too dry;
• the plant is not getting enough light. Despite its shade tolerance, ivy sometimes needs to be recharged by solar energy;
• creeper age. Mature crops sometimes shed their foliage, requiring rejuvenation. It is necessary to cut bare shoots, stimulating the emergence of new lashes.

Variegated varieties become pale, inexpressive, lose color. This is affected by:

• lack of light;
• small vase size. In tight quarters, but not offended - this is not about ivy. Its shallow roots require not so much a deep as a wide container.

Yellowing of ivy leaves

leaflets, that appear are at a great distance from each other. They are smaller than usual. There are two main reasons:

• lack of lighting;
• too high temperature in the room.

The plant turns yellow. This is due to:

• excess moisture;
• oversaturation with fertilizers.

Leaves wither. This is due to:

• hot and dry air;
• insufficient watering;
• spider mite damage. In this case, rinse the lashes in a container of water and treat them with an insecticide - for example, Aktellik.

Although indoor hedera is considered not a capricious plant, which even an inexperienced grower can grow, it is still necessary to take care of it. After all, only the right care can turn a simple ivy into a gorgeous flower with lush greenery.

Growing ivy: video

Indoor ivy: photo

Behind him is not particularly difficult for flower growers.

It is only necessary to observe comfortable conditions for the healthy growth and development of the flower.

Why does the ivy dry up? What to do if this happened? You will find answers below.

Violation of these conditions can lead to various hedera diseases. It is advisable to know the reasons why your green pet suddenly begins to turn yellow and wither:

Ivy leaves dry, how to help?

• heat, dry indoor air. Why do ivy dry and fall leaves? The answer is simple. Ivy does not like heat, a comfortable temperature for him is 18-22 degrees. In the warm season (spring, summer), the flower must be regularly sprayed with well-settled water and placed in a cooler place. In winter, it is advisable to keep ivy away from central heating radiators. The flower is not afraid of drafts, so the place at the balcony door or window is favorable for it;
• lack of moisture. Hedera needs regular watering. Watering should be moderate, the soil in the pot should be moist, but you should not turn the soil into a swamp. The root system of ivy is superficial, an excessive amount of water can lead to rotting of the roots;
• pest infestation, in this case a spider mite.

Leaves are falling, what is the reason and how to help?

• plant age. In adult ivy, the leaves at the base of the stems tend to fall off periodically. It is necessary to prune bare stems. The flower will take on a more magnificent appearance due to the appearance of young shoots;
• lack of light. Despite the fact that ivy is considered a shade plant, lack of light can sometimes cause leaf fall. It is worth trying to change the location of the header;
• too dry air can also lead to abundant leaf fall. In the warm season, ivy needs regular spraying; in winter, the flower is placed in a cool place, watering is reduced and allowed to rest.

The leaves turn pale, lose their bright color (refers to the variegated varieties of hedera)

During transplantation of overgrown ivy into a new pot, the plant can be divided by dividing the bush.

New leaves are small, located at a great distance from each other

• lack of light.

Yellowing leaves, causes

• excess moisture. Watering needs to be adjusted.
• excess fertilizer. Ivy needs feeding all year round. It is necessary to fertilize the plant according to a strict schedule: from March to September 2-3 times a month, from October to March - 1 time per month.

Photo

Photos of indoor ivy diseases:

Pests and their control

• spider mite. It spreads very quickly. Signs of damage are visible to the naked eye: ivy is, as it were, entangled in thin white cobwebs, the leaves dry and fall off;
• scab. Its waxy plaques can be seen on the inside of the leaves. The plant slows down in growth, the leaves turn yellow, fall off;
• aphid. It reproduces very quickly. It lives on the flower in whole colonies. It is able to completely suck out the juice from the stem and leaves of the plant. The ivy turns yellow and wilts.

At home, you can deal with pests using a solution of any insecticidal agent (Karbofos) or a solution of ordinary laundry soap (dishwashing detergent is also suitable).

In the first case, the plant is carefully sprayed, not leaving a single leaf unattended, and after a week the procedure is repeated.

In the second case. soap solution less harmful to the plant, therefore, the treatment procedure can be carried out 2-3 times a week. The plant is carefully sprayed and placed for an hour under a plastic bag, after which it is rinsed with warm water.

Useful video

As mentioned earlier, so that the ivy does not dry out and does not get sick, you need to follow the rules for caring for the plant, which you can find on the video:

Conclusion

Don't wait for your handsome ivy to signal you for help. Observe the necessary for the plant, be attentive to its needs and the flower will delight you with lush healthy greenery.

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What to do if indoor ivy leaves dry

A very common problem: you grow indoor ivy and the leaves dry, the stems turn yellow and die. The reason for this can be both plant diseases and improper care for it. Indoor ivy is a very beautiful and unpretentious plant, pleasing with juicy greenery and airy twigs. If desired, it can be launched along an arch, doorway or wall, it is enough just to make small supports for the plant.

Indoor ivy requires frequent watering and loves shady places.

In order for ivy to grow for a long time and look healthy and dense, you must follow some rules for caring for it.

Indoor ivy care basics

This plant is not very demanding on lighting: ivy grows well even in the shaded corners of the apartment. The lack of light can only have a bad effect on those flowers that initially have variegated leaves: in a dark place they will simply turn green, lose their charm and light patterns.

Ivy is desirable to water in the summer every day, in the winter every other day.

In spring and summer, ivy should be watered almost every day with water at room temperature. It is recommended to spray the plant daily, and once a month - to take a cool shower, which will help wash the dirt from the foliage and refresh it.

Winter watering should not be so plentiful: it should be watered only as the earth dries out. But spraying should be left the same, because in the conditions of an apartment with central heating, when the air is very dry, it is imperative to maintain humidity for the plant.

As for the soil and the pot, a rather cramped pot is best for ivy, and the soil should be light, consisting of part sand, part peat and 2 parts leafy earth. When planting, be sure to make good drainage from gravel or expanded clay: this will give the root system a sufficient supply of oxygen and prevent them from rotting.

You should also be aware that ivy really does not like to change location, so you should not constantly rearrange the plant pot to other places, only, of course, if there is no urgent need for this.

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Causes of wilting leaves and their elimination

Ivy leaves can dry out due to both lack of moisture and overflow.

Overflow. If the plant is regularly exposed to too much watering, the leaves will begin to dry and fall off. To solve the problem, you need to carefully monitor the watering time, prevent excess water from stagnation in the pan and remember: it is better to water ivy every other day, but little by little, than rarely, but at the same time flooding it.

Lack of watering can also cause the death of a flower.

Very often, ivy leaves dry due to excessive dryness of the air. This problem can be dealt with by frequently spraying the plant, you can install shallow wide containers of water next to it, which will help to further moisten the air.

Yellowing and dryness of ivy leaves can be associated with an abundance of sunlight, leaf burns. The plant does not like direct sunlight, it must be shaded if it is located on a veranda or balcony, and ivy pots should be placed in the apartment in shady areas.

Very often, diseases are the cause of the drying of ivy. The most common is the defeat of such a pest as a spider mite. In this case, yellow and brown spots appear on the leaves, and a thin silvery cobweb is visible between the leaves. If these signs are found, the plant should be treated as soon as possible with a solution of laundry soap, thoroughly washing the pest from the flower, and then treated with insecticides. After about 10 days, spraying with the drug should be repeated.

Ivy can also be affected by such pests as scale insects - these are small insects that form oval small shields on the inside of the leaves. To combat it, you first need to mechanically remove each shield, and then carefully wipe all the affected areas with alcohol.

If all the nuances in care are observed, there are no pests, and the ivy continues to dry out, then most likely the problem is in its root system. In this case, it is urgent to free the roots of the flower from the ground, rinse them with warm water and inspect for damage: all rotten roots should be cut off with a sharp knife, sprinkling the cut points with crushed activated charcoal, and then plant the plant in fresh soil with good drainage.

Indoor ivy is a rather unpretentious plant in care, but very sensitive to watering.

It is because of underfilling or, conversely, overflowing that a flower can suffer very much.